Measles outbreak sees doctors renew call for child vaccinations

The measles virus, paramyxoviridae, from the Morbillivirus family

The measles virus, paramyxoviridae from the Morbillivirus family, transmission microscopy view. Source: Getty Images

After another measles outbreak in Australia, doctors are renewing their calls for parents to vaccinate their children. The Australian Medical Association says the highly contagious disease is preventable but can have deadly consequences.







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